Sports

City League

Terra Troftgruben and Sydney Pottmeyer • December 19, 2025

Funny team names and bright jersey colors are drawing many LHS students to City League, the high school recreational basketball league for students in the district.

Shoes squeak on the court, adrenaline rushes as the score tightens and cheers erupt in the stands. There is no pressure, stats or coaches yelling from the sidelines; however, there are many high-fives and fist bumps of support.

Now taking place at the LORAC, City League allows for the freedom of playing basketball with your friends as it turns exercise into a game. To many, what makes it so fun is the chaos and carefree vibe of it all.

Sure, everyone wants to win, but a ball bouncing off the rim or a random half-court shot doesn’t bother anyone; instead, it adds to the jollification of the game.

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“You don’t have to take it seriously, and it’s fun competition against people you know well,” said junior Easton Lawson, team member of The Comrades. “Plus, you can mess around a bit more.”

The question around campus remains: Why not play high school basketball for your school?

Playing for the Hawk Shootahs, junior Annika Hanson follows the popular opinion of why she decided to play City League.

“It’s less commitment,” said Hanson. “I also get to play with my friends.”

Since City League only takes place on the weekends, students can participate without sacrificing weeknight homework or other commitments. This balance draws many high schoolers in.

Without the demanding practice schedules and tryouts, students can purely enjoy the sport, rather than stressing about the intensity.

City League creates a unique social environment where teams are formed by friends or classmates, making a community centered around a sport.

“I like that we are able to run our own teams,” said junior Chris Thompson. “Independence is the best part.”

The stands are filled with friends and family who aren’t just there to watch basketball, but to be part of the fun atmosphere.

Ultimately, City League brings students together for a lighthearted, energetic experience that reminds everyone why they fell in love with the game in the first place.

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About the Contributors

Terra Troftgruben, Staff Reporter

Terra Troftgruben is a junior and first-year staff writer for The Newspacer. Although Terra is new to The Newspacer, she’s excited to uncover the opportunities journalism has to offer and contribute to her school community. She enjoys exploring new trends and various aspects of pop culture. Terra is a lover of animals, fashion and Menchies. Outside of the classroom, you will see Terra participating in golf and lacrosse, watching movies, eating sushi, and playing with my dog. Terra’s love for the outdoors includes going on walks, runs with her dog, and swimming in the lake. Terra is also often volunteering with her mom through the National Charity League.

Sydney Pottmeyer, Staff Reporter

Sydney Pottmeyer is a junior and a first-year staff writer for Newspacer. She enjoys learning more about life at LHS and sharing stories that connect students and the community around her. Sydney values the opportunity to highlight the people and events that make LHS unique and she hopes to inspire others to get involved through her writing. Outside of Newspacer, she plays lacrosse and enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to music, shopping, travelling, and volunteering for her community. Sydney looks forward to growing as a writer and contributing to Newspacer’s positive impact throughout the year.